My sister and I bought a house together. Well, really due to my then-unemployment, she was the one on the mortgage and I was quitclaimed to the title after the fact. We had been reading real estate books, looking at FSBO's and getting all fired up about investing. A five-bed, … [Read more...]

It’s a hole. It’s a hole in the ground,” I shouted through the door to my sister who was patiently waiting her turn. “We talked about this. You can do it,” she said. It had been many years since I’d needed encouragement in the bathroom, but I felt her support through the door. … [Read more...]

“Do I look like an evil, violent person?” I asked my husband. “Well, sometimes, like when you’re really hungry,” He answered, a little too honestly. So, I punched his arm. “Stop it. I’m being serious. I hate that they search my bags every time we travel.” I dumped the contents … [Read more...]

Dear Zen Mother, I have read so much about eliminating dairy from our diets. Do you think this is necessary? Linda from New Mexico - - - - - Dear Linda, It is true that dairy can wreak havoc on some people’s health. But for most of us, the ‘no dairy’ rule should be one of … [Read more...]